A little slice of what's happening along the North border to Joshua Tree National Park... TRAVEL + LEISURE byAmanda FortiniOn a sauna-hot afternoon in Yucca Valley, a town 12 miles west of Joshua Tree National Park, Ryan Schneider, a painter from Brooklyn and a recent transplant to the area, was standing in the backyard of his rental house, showing me his work. His colorful, primitivist, abstract paintings (currently on view at Santa Monica’s Richard Heller Gallery) were affixed to the wood siding on the back of the house, which had that weathered, faded patina you find everywhere in the desert. In the early mornings and late afternoons, when the light falls just so, Schneider has been using the spot as a makeshift, open-air studio. Enticed by such easy living, he and his partner, Dana Balicki, a life coach, came to Joshua Tree in February to escape the harsh New York winter and by May had decided to move for good, soon finding a bigger place (and getting married). “I just needed to get out, go to the desert, and plug in to that energy that is so palpable here,” said Schneider, who is as warm and friendly as he is bearded and tattooed. “With the quiet and the calm out here,” he added, “the imagery that comes out of me is so much more bizarre.” As he spoke, I became aware of the loud silence, punctuated only by the sound of distant wind chimes. Read more...

Sunday, April 5, 2015

We trust that this note finds you well, enjoying Springs' rebirth, wherever you may be.

Our mild winter and MOBY'S fundraiser made possible a big restoration in the Integratron - the interior downstairs walls have been replaced "George Van Tassel" style by our super human and super skilled crew. Thank you Moby, Mindy Jones, Julie Mintz and all who participated in that fantastic effort!

BEFORE - water damaged walls removed

AFTER - glowing, new wood

This is our biggest enthusiasm - stewarding and restoring the Integratron. Your visits here make all this possible. Please feel our gratitude.

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No Reservations Public Sound Baths DISCONTINUED

To everything there is a season, and for the No Reservations Public Sound Baths they have been discontinued. Recently the number of people attending has caused big challenges that include cars blocking the road waiting to enter, people running ahead and pushing past people that were in line an hour before them, and too many vehicles in our parking lot at one time. This is definitely not the experience we intend for our visitors. We regretfully have to choose a safer option for people to visit.

So, from now on all Sound Baths at the Integratron will be by appointment only.

There are now TWO options for experiencing the Sound Bath:

"Pop Up" Sound Bath - a group appointment where we combine your request to join others in a group Sound Bath limited to 25 people. You will have a reservation, the fee is $25 per person on weekdays, and $35 per person on weekends & holidays.

We provide mats/blankets.

All Pop Up Sound Baths can be booked directly from our website using our new online reservation system. You'll be able to see our schedule and availability. Please visit www.Integratron.com/sound-bath and follow the green "Book Now" prompt to make and pay for your Pop Up Sound Bath.

"Private Sound Bath" - The private sound bath is booked by phone or emaildirectly with our office. This session allows you and your group to receive a sound bath in the sound chamber having the experience to yourselves. Private sound baths book about 10-12 weeks in advance, with greater availability on weekdays (Mon and Wed-Fri) than weekends. Prices vary depending on your group size and are listed at www.Integratron.com/sound-bath.

We are so very fortunate to have so many people wanting to come to the Integratron!

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Joshua Tree is the perfect place for stargazing

Especially when staying in the comfort and style of a great vacation rental home!

"Make a resolution in 2015 to head outside and check out some of the amazing celestial events that will be happening in the night sky. Whether you’re an experienced astronomer or just taking a look at the night sky for the first time, you’ll want to check out these events. Nearly all of these events can be seen with the naked eye, but can be better enjoyed with a telescope or a decent set of binoculars."